Northern Heights

North Lyon County
1208 Hwy 56
Allen, KS 66833
102 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Northern Heights High School, located in Allen, Kansas, is a member of the North Lyon County Unified School District 251. The school serves the rural communities of the district, offering a comprehensive secondary education program that focuses on academic preparation, vocational development, and student involvement. By maintaining a smaller school environment, Northern Heights emphasizes personalized attention and a strong sense of community, fostering close relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding area.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Flint Hills region, providing students with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and organizations that promote leadership and school spirit. As part of USD 251, Northern Heights works to align its curriculum with state standards while preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. For more detailed information regarding their academic programs, sports schedules, or district news, you can visit their website at [www.usd251.org](http://www.usd251.org).
102
Total Students
14.2
Full-Time Teachers
7.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    95 (93.1%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (3.9%)
  • Black
    1 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (1.0%)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: North Lyon County
Phone: (620)481-2087
Website: http://www.usd251.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 102
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 28
Grade 10 22
Grade 11 30
Grade 12 22
Gender Ratio